DHS band performs at IHSA
DU QUOIN - The Du Quoin High School band, led by instructor Denise Smith, competed at the IHSA Solo and Ensemble Contest Saturday at Carterville. Bands from Du Quoin to Massac County participated.
Schools did not compete against one another but rather independently in front of a judge. DHS brought home 71 "First Superior" ratings and seven "Second Excellent" ratings.
Following is a list of the DHS participants:
Flute Ensemble: Ellie Fikuart, Mya Cross, Savannah Fronek, Sydney Fleming.
Flute Ensemble: Anna Carter, Elizabeth Davis, Hailey Gaines, Shelby Harris.
Clarinet Ensemble: Dafney Cavins, Dakota Navarro, Marcie Dunmeyer, Summer Woodside
Clarinet Ensemble: Michael Lynd, Tequila Rose.
Saxophone Ensemble: Garrett Juhl, Aubrey Harris, Cammi Knapp, Garrick Blevins, Toby Hottes.
Saxophone Ensemble: Adrianna Stewart, Garrick Blevins, Haley Williams, Mason Hilliard, Zach Lilly
Saxophone Ensemble: Garrett Juhl, Toby Hottes
Woodwind Choir: Adrianna Stewart, Anna Carter, Aubrey Barwick, Bethany Carter, Chloe Bailey, Garrick Blevins, Katie Indorante, Katie Simmons, Madeleine Cornett, Michael Lynd, Shelby Harris, Sophie Davis, Zach Lilly.
Trumpet Ensemble: Aaron Dorsey, Brady Knapp, Waylon Mydler, Zach Jones.
Trombone Ensemble: Ben Harsy, Emily Boyett, Hunter Burris, Paul Dunklin
Mixed Brass Ensemble: David Gomes, Jonathon Gomes, Nathan Smith, Payton Hilliard, Reese Tilley, Zane Wilcoxen
Brass Choir: Ashton Coffel, Bailey Webb, Brycen McMurray, Keegan Danner, Keenan Johnston, Kendra Gregory, Landon Swiney, Lucas Wright, Maddison Dorsey, Nathan Smith, Trevor Eubanks.
Percussion Choir: A.J. Rice, Bailey Webb, Chance Genesio, Christian Feltmeyer, Eli File, Emma Fischer, Jaxson Smith, Maddison Dorsey, Michael Lynd, Nolan Eubanks, Reese Rodely, Riley Vancil, Ryan Davis, Trevor Eubanks, Will Rea.
Trumpet soloL Tailer Simmons
Trombone solo: Guy Indorante
Female Voice: Brooklyn Wright